COMAH Safety Specialist

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Teesside based chemical manufacturer is seeking a COMAH Safety Specialist on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves supporting the development and submission of the business' COMAH Safety Report, ensuring adherence to regulations and Competent Authority expectations. Candidates should possess experience with COMAH reports and have strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, making it a flexible opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience with COMAH Safety Reports is highly valuable.
• Knowledge of HSE and EA expectations necessary.
• Collaborative skills for working with diverse teams required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and update of the COMAH Safety Report.
• Ensure content meets regulatory guidance and CA expectations.
• Engage with stakeholders for technical accuracy.

Skills

Proven experience authoring and/or contributing to COMAH Safety Reports

Strong understanding of Competent Authority requirements

Experience working with high-hazard chemical or process industries

Ability to work collaboratively with site teams and technical specialists

Strong written, analytical, and regulatory interpretation skills

Job description

Jackson Hogg have partnered with a Teesside based chemical manufacturer on a COMAH Safety Specialist position on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

The COMAH Safety Specialist will support the development and submission of the business' five year COMAH Safety Report.

This is an initial 12 month FTC which may be extended due to business needs, providing technical and regulatory support to ensure the Safety Report meets COMAH Regulations and Competent Authority (CA) Expectations.

COMAH Safety Specialist Requirements

• Proven experience authoring and/or contributing to COMAH Safety Reports (Top-Tier preferred)
• Strong understanding of Competent Authority requirements, including HSE/EA expectations
• Experience working with high-hazard chemical or process industries
• Ability to work collaboratively with site teams and technical specialists
• Strong written, analytical, and regulatory interpretation skills

Role Overview

• Support the structured development, review, and update of the COMAH Safety Report
• Provide assurance that content aligns with regulatory guidance and CA expectations
• Support gap analysis, action tracking, and readiness for submission
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and consistency
• Flexible, rolling engagement through 2026
• UK-based (hybrid working considered)